Brother International Innov-is NS80e Operation Manual - Page 19

Check that the needle and thread are compatible with k the needle threader. If they are compatible, continue with the next step. • The needle threader can be used with machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. • The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. • When thread such as transparent nylon monofilament or specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader. • If the needle threader cannot be used, insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back by hand. At this time, be sure that the machine has been turned off as described in step d. Upper Threading Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. n 1 Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the o machine as much as possible to make the hook turn. After the threader thread guide disk is lowered (1), the hook turns (2). GETTING READY 1 Pull the end of the thread, which has been passed l through the needle bar thread guide, to the left, pass the thread under the notch, and then firmly pull the thread to fully insert it from front to back into the slit 2 of the thread guide disk (marked "7"). 21 1 Notch of the threader thread guide 2 Threader thread guide disk Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of m the machine. 3 1 Needle threader lever 2 Needle 3 Hook Note • If the needle is not raised to it's highest position, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Turn handwheel counterclockwise until the needle is at its highest position. The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown under step c on page 15. Raise the needle threader lever slowly. p Note • If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly, lower the presser foot lever so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread. If this operation is performed, proceed to step o. • When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the threader thread guide disk (marked "7"). Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed q through the eye of the needle. If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread. 17